Seasonal Retail Associate

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Woods Hole, MASSACHUSETTS

Details

Posted: 17-Feb-24

Location: Woods Hole, Massachusetts

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:


Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 2267


Job Summary

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is hiring Seasonal Retail Associates to work 20-25 hours/week (approximately mid-May through September 2024) in our two WHOI Stores in Woods Hole, MA. WHOI Seasonal Retail Associates support the day-to-day operations of the WHOI Ocean Science Discovery Center Store and the WHOI Visitor Center Store to ensure smooth daily operations at both locations.

This is a temporary (seasonal), casual, and non-exempt position. The internal working title for this position is Discovery Center Assistant.


Essential Functions
  • In-person merchandise sales and online order processing (picking, packing & shipping).
  • Restocking, folding, pricing and helping maintain accurate inventories.
  • Cleaning retail areas and exhibits as necessary.
  • Welcoming visitors and providing informative and accurate information about our Institution to all.
  • Independently opening and closing the stores as needed.
  • Able to work a flexible schedule, including some holidays and weekends. Store hours vary throughout the season and shifts range from 4 hours to 6.5 hours per day.
  • Able to take direction with a strong attention to detail.

Education & Experience
  • Experience working with the public in a retail environment preferred.
  • Familiarity with retail POS systems and operations is a plus.
  • Familiarity with WHOI, Woods Hole and the vicinity is a plus.

Physical Requirements

Physical duties for this position include, but are not limited to, lifting, and carrying 25-50 pounds 10 times a day and frequent prolonged standing/walking. Other physical requirements include kneeling, bending, stooping, twisting, use of hands for basic and fine grasping/manipulation, pushing, pulling, and reaching above and below the shoulders. Occupational requirements include depth perception, near, far, and peripheral vision as well as ability to distinguish basic colors, hearing, talking, working around others, and working with others. There may be exposure to dust or other irritants.


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